Representing the European Parliament at the summit, President Roberta Metsola will address the heads of state and government at 10.00, followed by a press conference.

When: Press conference at around 11.00 on 18 December

Where: European Council press room and EbS.

At their meeting in Brussels, the heads of state or government are expected to focus on Europe’s ongoing efforts to secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, the EU’s next long-term budget (multiannual financial framework), the geoeconomic situation and its implications for EU competitiveness, the EU’s enlargement strategy, and ways to manage migration flows and protect borders.

Parliament discussed its priorities for the summit in a debate on 17 December with Danish Minister for European Affairs Marie Bjerre and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. Watch the full debate here.

Russia’s war against Ukraine / European defence and security

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